Totally random dispatches from a goofy lesbian Presbyterian who loves books, history, old-time radio and walking.

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The Village CarpenterMrs. Fruit's woodworking blog, filled with pretty pictures and words I've never heard of. I really don't know what she's talking about. There are also a few cute pics of our companion animals, because we're gay and it's a requirement.

22 May 2009

Strange reaction to "Star Trek"

Kari and I went to see the new "Star Trek" movie this past week. Kari grew up watching the original TV show. I watched the first season or two several years ago, to see what all the fuss was about. I liked them, and can easily see why people (i.e. Trekkies, or Trekkers) are obsessed with the show.

Leonard Nimoy appears in this new movie, looking his age. At the end of the film, there's a shot of the USS Enterprise and he narrates the opening credits that were used in the original series. Here's a link to those credits: Star Trek 1966 opening .

After the movie, Kari was bummed out for awhile. She said she was really bothered by Nimoy's age and that it underscored for her the loss of her childhood. I haven't told her, and she wasn't aware of it at the time, but I had to hold back the tears when Nimoy's narration came on the screen. I felt the same way and may have been influenced by that rather sappy, but totally sad, Farrah Fawcett documentary the previous week. These things that were so much a part of my childhood, they're gone, or going, or being replaced by newer, younger models.

CraftlitBilled as a "podcast for crafters who like to read." Heather is a writer, teacher, mom, blogger etc. with great insights. Podcast ends with a chapter or two from whatever book is currently featured.

Russell Brand Alas, old Russ resigned from the BBC so his podcasts are no longer available, but here's a link to his youtube website. He's smart, articulate and damn sexy. And he knows that "drugs is bad."

Savage Love PodcastProfane, disgusting, entertaining and very educational podcast based on Dan Savage's sex column. I've learned about some things I rather wish I hadn't, but can't stop listening. Mrs. Fruit refuses to partake----too many F-bombs.

Stephen Fry's PodgramsWriter, actor, comedian, filmmaker, Mac enthusiast and really interesting podcaster. The worst thing about this podcast is that he doesn't do it enough.